Trade Apprenticeship - Structural Steelwork Fabricator Trade - Oldbury

Job Title: Structural Steelwork Fabricator (Apprenticeship – 5 years)

This role will commence 3rd August 2026.

We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment who are keen to learn and develop new skills. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated, with the ambition to build a long-term career and progress into a supervisory or management role over a five-to-ten-year period.

You will be based at our off-site manufacturing facility in Oldbury, where we fabricate and assemble structural steelwork for installation on LOR new-build projects, including hospitals, schools, footballstadiumsand airports.

Structural steel frames, designed to support and shape our buildings, are fabricated in our facility in accordance with construction drawings and specifications. Once completed, these frames are handed over to other teams within the facility to integrate mechanical and electrical services before being delivered to our specialist site teams for installation.

As a Structural Steelwork Fabricator, you will learn to work with a variety of steel sections and components using both modern and traditional fabrication techniques. This will include marking out, cutting, preparing, and assembling structural steelwork to precise tolerances, as well as developing welding skills to produce high-quality finished products. You will work closely with experienced fabricators who will support your development, helping you build practical skills, confidence, and a strong understanding of structural steelwork.

Accuracy, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to learning are essential, and full training will be provided.

The safety of our workforce is our highest priority atCHtM.

Oldbury

Engineering operative level 3

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers to deliver our apprenticeship programmes. Successful candidates will be enrolled by Laing O'Rourke during the onboarding stage.

• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• A minimum of Grade 4 in both English and Maths

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship Programme provides a formal college education leading to a Level 2 and/or Level 3 apprenticeship standard in your chosen vocation. Alongside this, you will gain a broad range of practical trade skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce and construction professionals.

You will be assigned a dedicated mentor, and your approved training provider will work closely with you, offering regular support and feedback to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship and builda strong foundation for your future career.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible, so youdon'tmiss the opportunity to be considered.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.

If you require any adjustments or support to your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.